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World Service,28 Oct 2024,26 mins

Fears for the future of three Volkswagen factories in Germany

World Business Report

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Struggling German car giant Volkswagen is planning to shut 3 factories in Germany according to the IGMetall Trade Union. We examine the problems facing the European car industry. Georgia’s elections were won by the ruling Georgian Dream party but opposition parties claim the election was stolen. Also, Japanese voters have given the ruling LDP a bloody nose in Sunday’s General Election. We speak to a leading Japanese economist about what happens now, now that no party has a parliamentary majority. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

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